The Seattle Sounders Select lost 2-1 to the Spokane
Shadow at Joe Albi Stadium in Spokane. Shadow midfielder Abbas Faridnia
scored the match winner in the 65th minute. The loss is the sixth straight
for Seattle.

Select forward Manuel Ruiz scored the only Sounders goal in the 64th
minute, assisted by Joe Watson, tying the score at 1-1. Spokane forward
Garth Cummings scored the first goal in the 11th minute, assisted by Zane
Higgins.

Seattle were not able to take advantage of the send-off of Higgins in
70th minute for a second yellow card. The Select had seven shots for the
game, and only two in the second half.

Select midfielder Scott Burcar suffered a knee injury in the second
half and could possibly be lost for the remainder of the season.

Post Game Quotes - Select Coach Gerry Gray:
I though we played well at times when we played two-touch soccer. When
we dribbled the ball a lot it caused us problems. Right now we're playing
for pride. We've lost six straight, but get a chance to turn things around
tomorrow. We have three games left to make the playoffs. And I think the
team has the ability to do it, it's just a matter of them doing it on the
field.

Misconduct:40 Higgins (SPO) cautioned for dissent.
63 Watson (SEA) cautioned for a foul.
70 Higgins (SPO) cautioned for pushing and sent off for his second
caution.
75 Krestian (SPO) cautioned for holding.
84 Cummings (SPO) cautioned for a foul.
85 Ritchie (SEA) cautioned for a foul.